(Hours 32 & 33)

I feel my confidence on the road is coming back. It was just 2 days ago I still couldn't make observations quick enough to be safe on a roundabout.. today it finally came to me as I managed to approach a roundabout slowly allowing myself a longer time span and better control of the car.

As the car was not darting round, I did not have to worry so much about the steering, I could focus on the observations instead. This felt better personally as the thorough checks told me that the current situation was safe and I did not have to risk any chances, whereas on previous occasions the checks were all too quick for my mind to register the safety and the hazards. Knowing that my observations gave me a safety barrier, my confidence came running back to me as I was assured that there were no hazards ahead and I wasn't risking anything.

Occasionally you still have the 'clever' people to look out for.. I was on a 40 road this morning and my needle was on the number 40,.. a guy came overtaking me in his navy blue sports car.. clearly doing over 40 to have overtaken me.. the rear of his car weaving in and out of the lanes to avoid oncoming traffic while overtaking the '40' cars was unbelievable. I didn't see no red lights on his rear, or it might just be that 'his brake lights are faulty'.... The flashing headlights from other vehicles was enough to give anyone an epileptic fit. Another rushed past me to get to a STOP light haha